Get those cowboy boots out and lasso a pal down yonder to the Ingersoll Dinner Theatre in Des Moines August 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. for a night of good times, fabulous food choices and, of course, excellent entertainment.

The Bard and The Balladeer are comprised of Don Edwards and Waddie Mitchell. Together, they weave an authentic night of cowboy poetry and acoustical music for an ear-enticing time.

“These two were made for one another,” said Charles Carnes, owner of the Ingersoll Dinner Theatre, “they should really please old country enthusiasts.”

Edwards is considered by many to be one of the last genuine minstrels of the open range. His career has spanned three decades, performing his brand of authentic western music and cowboy lore to audiences world-wide. In 1992, Edwards was presented the Western Heritage Wrangler award for Outstanding Traditional Western Music from the Cowboy Hall of Fame.

Mitchell is a cowboy poet whose real-life experiences on the range are told in colorful and often humorous anecdotes set to the soft strumming of acoustical guitar by Don Edwards.

Mitchell has made appearances on programs such as: “The Tonight Show”, “VH-1”, “Larry King Live” and “CMT.” He has also received the Nevada Governor’s Acts Award for Literature and was an original inductee into the Cowboy Poets and Singers Hall of Fame, a recent press release said.

These talented performers not only have the credentials to shine, but are true cowboys with a capital “C.”

“Mitchell and Edwards really manage to capture spirit and passion in their work,” said Carnes.

Tickets are $25, which includes the price of a four-entree buffet. Tickets for the show only are available for $19.50 and desserts and alcoholic beverages will be available. Those interested in reservations should call (515) 274-4686.

Come on down for a hoe-down good time with lots of tasty food and entertainment for y’all.